What is the best sipping bourbon?

[ladypanther]

For a while have been doing a fairly cheap bourbon to mix with diet ginger.  My tastes and interests have been changing recently.  Interested in finding your rankings on the subject.

[kungfoodude]

Mixing with ginger....eh...not a preference personally.

Give me what you consider cheap and I will make some suggestions.

Also, state where you reside. Odd question but sadly that does matter for bourbon availability.

[ladypanther]

 I live in NC.  Wanting to branch out...leave the ginger behind.

[Ted Ginn Jr.'s Hands]

For those that are starting out sipping bourbons, I like to recommend Buffalo Trace, but that is relatively hard to find around here.

Elijah Craig Small Batch is fairly popular and only 94 proof.  Generally anything below 100 proof if you are new to sipping.  As you get more accustomed to it, you can work your way up towards more barrel proof offerings that are around 130 proof.

[FutureDynasty]

Old Forester 1910 hands down.

[therealmjl]

Russell's Reserve 10 year

[chknwing]

if you just want something super smooth and tastes good.  Ole Smokey Salted Carmel.